Everyone seemingly conspired to make sure the record would fall Thursday. James started the game in a miserable rhythm, air-balling his first jump shot well over the rim. By the end of the first half, two other misses rocketed off the backboard without hitting the iron. James’ hands were either glued to his hips or pulling the collar of his uniform over his face to hide his shallow breaths. “He’s finally looking his age,” one NBA scout texted.New York TimesThis article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: Everyone seemingly conspired to make sure the record …